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Bidder Inquiries

Inquiry #1: 1. The typical cross sections do not show any roadway removal or replacement in front of the curb & gutter. This is needed for forming the curb & gutter. How will Caltrans pay for the removal and replacement of the roadway section in this area?2. The quantity of concrete removal does not seem to include the existing base and/or soil removal needed to achieve the new section depth of 8". How will Caltrans pay for this quantity of excavation?Inquiry submitted 01/12/2018

Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.Response posted 01/12/2018

Response #2:An addendum has been issued to address this bidder inquiry. Please refer to Addendum No. 1, issued on Thursday, January 25, 2018.Please bid per the current contract documents.Response posted 01/26/2018

Inquiry #2: The typical Cross Section on page X-1 shows the micro-surfacing to be a type III. Sheet Q-1 the Summary of Quantities shows the Micro-Surfacing as type II. Page 19 of the special provisions states "Aggregate for micro-surfacing must be type II. Can you clarify if the aggregate is type II or Type III.Inquiry submitted 02/02/2018

Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. If a response is not posted before bid opening addressing your inquiry, please bid per the current contract documents.Response posted 02/02/2018

Response #2:The annotation conflict is noted. In accordance with Standard Specification 5-1.02, Contract Components, the special provisions govern over the project plans. Special Provision 37-3.01B(2) does indicate the correct Microsurfacing type of Type II.Response posted 02/02/2018

The information provided in the responses to bidder inquiries is not a waiver of Section 2-1.07, "JOB SITE AND DOCUMENT EXAMINATION" of the Standard Specifications or any other provision of the contract, nor to excuse the contractor from full compliance with the contract. Bidders are cautioned that subsequent responses or contract addenda may change a previous response.

Contracting Information

REBUILDING CALIFORNIA - Senate Bill 1

Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 invests $54 billion over the next decade to fix roads, freeways and bridges. See where the money is going at www.rebuildingca.ca.gov